2025 Land Rover Range Rover

The second-row power seat latching and folding mechanism on a 2025 Land Rover Range Rover repeatedly malfunctions, fails to lock in place, and unlatches while driving. An active dashboard warning displays: "Do not use rear left and centre seats until latched." On multiple occasions, the seat mechanism has lifted up unexpectedly, nearly crushing the legs of a child seated in the second row. Because child car seats are installed in the second row, the failure of the seat frame to latch creates a serious risk of occupant injury or ejection in a sudden stop or collision. The vehicle has been brought to an authorized Land Rover franchised dealership four separate times for this exact defect between April 2025 and January 2026. The dealership confirmed and reproduced the defect on every visit. Dealership technicians have broken stuck latches, replaced inner and outer latch kits multiple times under Techline advisories, re-torqued loose seat mounting bolts, and recalibrated seat control modules. In their official service records, the dealership explicitly stated: "DO NOT USE SECOND ROW LEFT AND MIDDLE SECTION FOR ANY PASSENGERS IN UNLATCHED STATE." Despite these four repair attempts, the seat latch mechanism continues to fail, the warning message remains active during operation, and the defect remains unresolved. The vehicle and components are available for inspection upon request, and all dealer repair orders, diagnostic logs, and photo/video evidence of the failure are available.

NHTSA ID

11764596

Incident

Apr 10, 2025

While getting in the back seat, the buttons for the 2nd row seats to fold forward for the third row access are easily activated unknowingly, trapping people in between the 1st and 2nd row of seats. This has happened 3 times to 3 different people in my vehicle.

NHTSA ID

11751726

Incident

Jul 12, 2026

At 613 miles, this 2025 Land Rover Range Rover SE experienced simultaneous brake fluid loss from the rear right wheel area, partial loss of engine power, and multiple warning lights including “Stability Control Not Available” and “Restricted Performance.” The vehicle required emergency flatbed towing. DFW Land Rover Dealer inspection identified damage at two points on the brake line near the rear right wheel. The damage shows longitudinal abrasion scoring along the line consistent with chafing against a vehicle component during normal operation, not external impact. The underbody shield in the same area shows no deformation or penetration that would be expected from an external object. The vehicle has been driven only in normal urban conditions with no incidents, off-road use, or known impacts. The dealership has attributed the damage to external influence despite no supporting physical evidence. Warranty coverage has been denied pending escalation to Land Rover North America. A brake line failure of this nature at highway speed could result in catastrophic brake loss and serious injury.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

NHTSA ID

11744050

Incident

Jun 12, 2026

On the morning of [XXX] my wife was driving her 2025 Range Rover a short distance when an electrical fault came on the dash reading "stop safely Electrical fault detected". Upon turning into our driveway right after that warning came up, a variety of other warnings came on the dash including a transmission overheat warning. The car then started losing electrical functions and as she pulled into the garage. The vehicle was half way in the garage, my wife pressed the park button and tried to exit the vehicle. She was not aware that the park function no longer worked and that the car had completely lost all power and functions. The vehicle began rolling backwards due to the grade of the garage and she had to try to physically stop the vehicle or it would crush her between the door and garage. After attempting to physically stop it she realized she couldn't and jumped back in the car and applied the brakes. Her back was injured in the process of trying to hold the vehicle from rolling. She called me and had to sit in the vehicle for 20 minutes until I could get home to chock the wheels and get her out of the car. Zeigler Land Rover out of Schaumburg is where the vehicle was purchased new in November. When I reached out to them they claimed they never had this issue before. The dealership repeatedly asked my wife and I in seperate text messages "if we could describe where the smoke came from". No smoke was ever seen or reported from either of us. The supplied a Range Rover Sport loaner vehicle a few days after our Range Rover was picked up. They continued to tell me that they have never seen this issue before and are working with Land Rover to try and identify it. On Tuesday [XXX] the loaner vehicle displayed the same message "stop safely, electrical fault detected". She parked the vehicle and hasn't driven it since. The dealership didn't seem concerned with this happening again and brought us yet another loaner. No progress has been made on our car. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFO

NHTSA ID

11741104

Incident

May 6, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while the wife was driving the electrical systems suddenly malfunction and the vehicle abruptley stopped in the middle of the road. The vehicle was immediately restarted and driven home. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who informed that the ac to dc converter had malfunctioned. The vehicle was not yet repaired and no other information was available. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 3300.

NHTSA ID

11738808

Incident

May 4, 2026

Mileage

3,300 mi

The contact stated that while in a parking lot and starting to drive, multiple warning lights illuminated including a warning saying electrical fault -car may stall in 15-20 minutes. The vehicle also emitted an audible noise. the vehicle was shut down and then restarted and all of the lights illuminated and the same message stating electrical fault illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with and electrical failure and conductor issue. diagnosed but it was not diagnosed or repaired. . The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The vehicle mileage was unavailable.

NHTSA ID

11736357

Incident

Apr 30, 2026

While traveling from Los Angeles, California to Tucson, Arizona with one passenger, the vehicle experienced a sudden and dangerous loss of multiple critical systems while driving at highway speed. Earlier during the trip the vehicle stopped in Quartzsite, Arizona. When attempting to re-enter the vehicle, the key initially did not unlock the vehicle. The driver contacted Range Rover roadside assistance and asked for guidance, but no explanation or solution was provided. After several attempts the vehicle eventually unlocked and started. Approximately one hour later, while driving eastbound on Interstate 10 at highway speed after dark, a yellow battery warning light appeared on the dashboard. Shortly afterward a red battery warning and a red triangle warning appeared. Within minutes of these warnings, the vehicle suddenly lost propulsion and the transmission shifted into neutral. Immediately afterward, the vehicle lost electrical power and the dashboard and exterior lights went dark. At the same time, steering assistance and brake assist were lost, making it extremely difficult to control the vehicle. The driver had difficulty steering the vehicle and slowing it safely while traveling on a busy highway with heavy truck traffic behind. Because steering assistance and brake assist were lost, the driver had very limited ability to maneuver the vehicle safely. The driver was able to slowly reduce speed and move across several lanes of traffic to the right shoulder of the highway, stopping near Exit 109 (Sun Valley Parkway) on Interstate 10. The vehicle stopped approximately 300 feet before the exit ramp. Because the vehicle had lost electrical power and exterior lighting, the vehicle was difficult for other drivers to see in the dark. Several large trucks passed close to the stopped vehicle. The driver used a mobile phone light to signal the vehicle’s presence and reduce the risk of being struck. The vehicle was later towed to an authorized Range Rover dealership in Tucs

NHTSA ID

11723728

Incident

Jan 24, 2026

windshield, I cracked my 3rd windshield in 18 months and approx 7 windshields in 10 years. I replace this vehicle annually with the identical make and model range rover. The smallest stone chips the windshield and the chip turns into long cracks across the windshield within hours to a couple of days. I have alerted Land Rover to this.

NHTSA ID

11673701

Incident

Jun 22, 2025

Inadequate penetration of welding between the cells, the battery’s capacity and therefore the vehicle’s electric range may be depleted below the design intent

Engine MIL Illuminated With Crankshaft Position Correlation DTCs Stored

Unpleasant odor from interior of the vehicle

Door Handle Will Not Deploy When Unlocked Or Button Pressed

Vehicles on display e.g. in a showroom whilst being supported by a showroom 12v support unit, these vehicles require an additional fuse to be removed to prevent the MHEV (48v) battery draining and causing the cells to drop to a non recoverable level. Failure to follow this process will void the warranty cover on this battery.

Fuel Vapor Smell in Passenger Compartment